How Do You Handicap Sharapova/Kvitova?

[koscheckbaby]

Both aren't the greatest of movers on the court, but both hit the ball with amazing power for women. I would have to lean Sharapova, simply since she's probably the bigger hitter AND she's actually seemed less error prone lately. Kvitova gave the second sets away to both Azarenka and Pironkova and does seem like nerves get to her a little at this stage.

So, who do you think will win and how do you think the betting odds will be?

[yisman]

Sharapova hasn't even made the finals yet.

[koscheckbaby]

My bad. I feel like she's already there though

[JAKEPEAVY21]

knowing you think Sharapova is a lock, it makes me feel that much better about my Lisicki plays

[koscheckbaby]

I don't think she's a lock. I only got a 5 dollar parlay on her. I had a big one yesterday with her that Fed ****** up, but I changed my mind and didn't play her today.

[yisman]

She's down 3-0 already.

[biggie12]

******* KOUNT killing me here.

[PickApprentice]

Got Sharapova @ 1.6 live, not bad! Think she will go through today!

[JAKEPEAVY21]

good call, Lisicki is done it looks like

[koscheckbaby]

I want to see what EP thinks, but I feel like the under will be a good play, as opposed to the over with Djokovic/Tsonga. Two dominant players that are also very error prone. One of them is probably gonna win the final extremely easily, as they play high level and the opponent plays poor.

[letsgo]

I lean Kvitova, I think this is her's to lose.

[w@lt]

Maria Sharapova -195
Petra Kvitova +168

5Dimes

[ha1ogen]

you handicap it by pounding kvitova

[koscheckbaby]

you handicap it by pounding kvitova

I don't find her that attractive and got an ice pack on my balls, so I can't pound anything for about a week.

If you mean bet on her, could you explain? I'm open to being talked into a play

[ha1ogen]

i just think she can outhit sharapova. i think azarenka is pretty much the same as sharapova and kvitova handled azarenka just fine. and if you look at the winner to unforced error ratio of both semifinal matches, kvitova has a much better ratio

[koscheckbaby]

It's certainly possible. Kvitova does seem to hit the ball really hard. But I think Sharapova hits it even harder. I don't agree that Azarenka and Sharapova are similar. Azarenka is a more defensive player. Sharapova dictates the points like Kvitova does. I just think she'll be better at it.

[Pride]

i just think she can outhit sharapova. i think azarenka is pretty much the same as sharapova and kvitova handled azarenka just fine. and if you look at the winner to unforced error ratio of both semifinal matches, kvitova has a much better ratio

lol.......

[Greekster]

I am leaning towards taking Kvitova. I have been waiting for Sharapova to lose a match because of her serve and today she looked awful on more than a handful of her service games, but Lisicki couldnt take advantage of the times she broke because her first serve was off which wasnt the case up until today and her second serve, Maria just abused all match long.

I still think Sharapova's serve will do her in and lets be honest she hasnt really played anybody in this tournament. Kvitova is more than capable of beating her.

[bobbyk1133]

You handicap it by picking both to the win Wimbledon before the tournament starts

For the game itself, the only value lies in Kvitova. Split bet her on the money line and the spread. If you don't know heavy favorites are sucker bets by now you shouldn't be gambling.

[blackbox]

Kvitova +1.65 is a nice play for action- this is a tossup imo. gl to you

[Daveyboy]

Got Kvitova at 11/2 after round 1, and the only thing that will stop her from winning on Saturday is if she chokes. She's done that in the past. Saw her match with Wickmayer in person and she looked unplayable. Sharapova needs a high first serve percentage because Petra has hit a lot of return winners in this tournament. C'mon Kvitova!

[noober]

The value is obviously with Kvitova. Sharapova should be -120 at most.

[Dad]

Everybody on Kvitova.

I'm going with Sharapova.

[EaglesPhan36]

The value is obviously with Kvitova. Sharapova should be -120 at most.

I loathe that word. I think the match is appropriately priced considering the experience edge for Maria + her dominance so far this tournament.

[koscheckbaby]

Im gonna bet on Sharapova, since that's my gut, and hope Kvitova wins, Obviously, it wont be a heavy bet

[reformed]

I am on maria -160 because she is hotter. Well actually I love this price for someone who is yet to lose a set and is 3-0 in slam finals. I feel kvitova will be feeling nervous on the big stage(final) and thats not to mention kvitova has dropped a set to pironkova and a 6-3 set to azarenka.

[NY Playa]

liking ptkova

[fsfalcons]

sharapova wins easy tomorrow imo

[Jive]

I am rooting for Sharapova but I think Kvitova is the best bet, so I'm just going to do some SBR points and enjoy the match.

[HKT]

I took Pova and Venus for the outright winner, so a bit of a hedge on Kvitova and it's all good. I think Maria wins it all though.

[chevy6]

Any 1 know who will serve 1st???????????

[PickApprentice]

It is really tight so far, anyone can win so be sensible with your live betting!

[bobbyk1133]

I loathe that word. I think the match is appropriately priced considering the experience edge for Maria + her dominance so far this tournament.

You may loathe it, but a lot of us made nice coin on what shoulda been much closer to a pick em.